Acer TM8204WLMI Core Duo T2500

[omegas_decree]

I'm looking at the Acer TM8204WLMI Core Duo T2500 laptop. Found it cheap somewhere. What are your comments on this? Good laptop? Bad laptop? Why?

Thanks for all your suggestions.

[ShadowVlican]

specs are freakin amazing

but not too sure about the build quality

[gamer123]

Review here (http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=42214)

[renhui]

AFAIK, Acer's build quality is just so-so.

[ProfessorChaos]

i agree..it's definately not ASUS,Apple or Lenovo build quality.

[evanx]

Features are good for the price.

[jb22]

I was going to grab one of these after Dell pulled the 7800 from the 9400. Specs seem great on this machine but I've heard about issues regarding the screen quality, so I'll pass until I hear lots of talk of improvements with later revisions.

I'm now considering a Macbook Pro, or maybe the 9400 again if the offer a better video card in the next few months.

[omegas_decree]

Thanks guy. Well. IMO, I think $900 for these specs is good. And if need be, I can buy an LCD for home for about $300.

[jb22]

Thanks guy. Well. IMO, I think $900 for these specs is good. And if need be, I can buy an LCD for home for about $300.

And where can you get a 8204 for $900? Is it a "hook up" or a used model? I mean for $900 I'd get one as well even with the not so great screen.

[omegas_decree]

And where can you get a 8204 for $900? Is it a "hook up" or a used model? I mean for $900 I'd get one as well even with the not so great screen.

No. He says he got 35 of them at some promotion. Says they're new. It's close to where I live, so I'm more open to this deal.

[milhaus]

Good luck with that. This is very likely a scam. Did you, by any chance, find this on Craigslist, alongside the $1000 MacBook Pro, or fully specced out T42? All the power to you if this is for real, but the seller is either a scammer, stupid, or very charitable.

I bet you they're NIB, but the box is sealed, and you can't open them to check them out. Like I said, be very very careful here. Meanwhile, if you get two, I'll buy off of you for a straight cost + $200. If it's legit . . .

[ichpen]

Review here (http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=42214)

Those 3mark results look pretty low for a 7800 considering I'm getting more out of my 6800Go...

Anyway, the higher end Acer models are not too bad, comparable to Dells I would say.

[FuNPoLiCe001]

if you can get them from someone for 900 each, go take out a loan from the bank, and buy all 35

it'll be the easiest 15000 you've ever made

[ichpen]

if you can get them from someone for 900 each, go take out a loan from the bank, and buy all 35

it'll be the easiest 15000 you've ever made

Likewise I'll buy 10 at 1k today at that price assuming they're as described. BTW, hate to break this to you but it is a SCAM. No one would be foolish enough to let go of this laptop for $900.

[ichpen]

I was going to grab one of these after Dell pulled the 7800 from the 9400. Specs seem great on this machine but I've heard about issues regarding the screen quality, so I'll pass until I hear lots of talk of improvements with later revisions.

I'm now considering a Macbook Pro, or maybe the 9400 again if the offer a better video card in the next few months.

You can swap out the graphics on a 9400 for a 7800 btw. I know it's more hassle but something to keep in mind.

[cjpark]

We special ordered one of these at work for someone and I was quite impressed. Camera seemed to be pretty decent and the quality was alright. Definitely worth it for the $900-1000 range, we sold it for a lot more than that.

[Cyber6]

FCUK!!!!.. for $900 .. what the hell are you doing here askinf question.. go and get it buddy.... and if it is a scam.. better bring some big friends with you.


I have never been a fan of Acer.. but for this one I'll re-think my position on Acer. :D


C.

[omegas_decree]

We've come to a deal, and he's accepting split payment, so puts a little less risk on me. For $300 up front, I would think it's a justified risk.

[renhui]

Do think twice and make sure the laptop is in working condition, the warranty is valid and it's not a stolen item. The scammer will be more than satisfied with free $300. lol.
But seriously if you do get the laptop for 900, that's a super hot deal, I would jump on it anytime.
We've come to a deal, and he's accepting split payment, so puts a little less risk on me. For $300 up front, I would think it's a justified risk.

[.iNiz]

You can swap out the graphics on a 9400 for a 7800 btw. I know it's more hassle but something to keep in mind.

Do you know if they'll ever bring the 7800 on the internet?......I'm just waiting till they do...I have coupons and stuff that i can use, so I don't think i could use them on the phone can I?..

[ichpen]

Do think twice and make sure the laptop is in working condition, the warranty is valid and it's not a stolen item. The scammer will be more than satisfied with free $300. lol.
But seriously if you do get the laptop for 900, that's a super hot deal, I would jump on it anytime.

Yes and if it works out hook me up with 10 of them..... No, really.. :)

[ichpen]

Do you know if they'll ever bring the 7800 on the internet?......I'm just waiting till they do...I have coupons and stuff that i can use, so I don't think i could use them on the phone can I?..

I'm sure they will eventually as the 9300 had the 7800 as an upgrade option but how soon?? Who knows. They're pretty slow at building up their new model lineup.

[milhaus]

We've come to a deal, and he's accepting split payment, so puts a little less risk on me. For $300 up front, I would think it's a justified risk.This is a bad story waiting to happen. You haven;t been very specific here. Is he shipping the laptop to you? Is he meeting you late at night in some dark alley? I would run from this deal as fast as you can. He's selling at about 50% of retail. Fishy indeed.

[ProfessorChaos]

For $900...its stolen. no doubt about that....but who cares! ITS $900!!!

[omegas_decree]

This is a bad story waiting to happen. You haven;t been very specific here. Is he shipping the laptop to you? Is he meeting you late at night in some dark alley? I would run from this deal as fast as you can. He's selling at about 50% of retail. Fishy indeed.

Shipping from Torino, Italy.


Looked up his name. Got some more info on him. Seems like he owns a business or something. Also figured out he was selling in USD. Doesn't make that much of a difference though with the currency rate right now.

http://www.tradezone.com/trade-leads/tradelead2-8431.htm
http://www.tradezone.com/trade-leads/tradelead2-8432.htm
http://www.alphaomegadigital.com/_classifieds_aod/hardware_classifieds/ads/ad_detail.asp?ad_content=4559
http://www.marktplaza.nl/Acer-Ferrari-1787088.php

[CHINAdeals]

Shipping from Torino, Italy.


Looked up his name. Got some more info on him. Seems like he owns a business or something. Also figured out he was selling in USD. Doesn't make that much of a difference though with the currency rate right now.

http://www.tradezone.com/trade-leads/tradelead2-8431.htm
http://www.tradezone.com/trade-leads/tradelead2-8432.htm
http://www.alphaomegadigital.com/_classifieds_aod/hardware_classifieds/ads/ad_detail.asp?ad_content=4559
http://www.marktplaza.nl/Acer-Ferrari-1787088.php

what THEY :arrowu: said

seriously..most likely a scam i wouldn' trisk it.

TORINO

COME ON..this is a ridiculous solid low *too low* price..why can't he sell em' in his home country for so cheap? why does he HAVE to go abroad..

don't fall for this man..i don't want to be the one says *itoldyaso*

[charliebrown]

what THEY :arrowu: said

seriously..most likely a scam i wouldn' trisk it.

TORINO

COME ON..this is a ridiculous solid low *too low* price..why can't he sell em' in his home country for so cheap? why does he HAVE to go abroad..

don't fall for this man..i don't want to be the one says *itoldyaso*

this acer can EASILY sell for 900 EURO...that's close to $1300 CAD; there's no reason for him to sell it to canada for 900CAD; heck, even if he was to ship to canada, you're looking at pretty hefty duties

even with split payment, your $300 is likely a loss...i mean, look at it from his perspective

if he ships, he gets $300, and no guarantee of further payment. Lets say he ships, and you say you never receive it. Would you ship it for $300 payment?

[omegas_decree]

Perhaps there is some truth in what you guys are saying. He's now demanding $500USD up front, and he wants me to pay through Western Union, which I checked, and to send $900CAD, it'll cost about $74. He won't accept EMT. Still haven't sent anything yet, so perhaps time to question him some more.

[CHINAdeals]

Perhaps there is some truth in what you guys are saying. He's now demanding $500USD up front, and he wants me to pay through Western Union, which I checked, and to send $900CAD, it'll cost about $74. He won't accept EMT. Still haven't sent anything yet, so perhaps time to question him some more.

scam dude its a scam man

scam

scam seriously scam don't fall for the scam

scam

did i say its a scam?

ahhhh sometimes (most of the time) when its 'too good to be true'..its really ' too good to be true'


i look at crgslst and kjijijij for deals sometimes too.

the'rs ALWAYS the post about 499 t43..or 800 NIB t42p full LOADED..or 1000 macbook pro 2.0ghz..

i reply back..asking for more details..

i used to get replies

about how you need to send money.in POUNDS (or australian dollars or WHATEVER)..through a 'company' (escrow) that holds your money / holds the product.and exchanges it..etc.

I think i've msg'd them enuf times.they don't even bother to reply to mine cuz they KNOW i know its a scam ( bet its just the same ppl..everytime)

ask him to send you the PRODUCT up front..haha..

AND IF YOU STILL wanna go ahead with this..make sure you get serial numebr etc. and don't stop asking ques..but seroiusly..DONT!

[terribly]

Scam with a capital S-C-A-M dood.

Don't go along with this.

Too good to be true generally is.

Plus, Western Union is (often) trademark scammer.

[ichpen]

Western Union???

Foreign Location???

Very spartan looking website likely lifted out of a Russian bride reseller???

Yah, put me on the list to send him money...

[omegas_decree]

Definately backing out of this deal guys. Asking him straight out to prove to me it isn't a scam. Thanks for the help.